Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze?
Do you really know?
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The Photic Sneze Reflex
The Photic Sneze Reflex is a congenital physiological anomaly that's pretty common and totally harmless. A sneeze comes out through the mouth and nose because our nasal cavities aren't wide enough to withstand the pressure of the expelled air. According to many sources the droplets we expel when we sneeze typically spread around 3 to 6 feet. But recent research has suggested sneezes can travel up to 20 feet. In your three minutes we answer questions and help you understand the true meaning behind trends, concepts and acronyms making headlines.
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